Sushi Rice

INGREDIENTS  

• 3 cups uncooked short grain rice
• 3½ cups water
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• 2 T. sugar
• 2 t. salt

DIRECTIONS  

1. Mix rice vinegar with sugar and salt in and microwave for 1 minute. Careful - Don't over heat.
2. Wash the rice thoroughly, drain the rice in a colander and set aside for about 30 minutes.
3. Put it in a large pot, along with water.
4. Stir the rice until the water is boiling. When boiling, stop stirring, cover the pot, and lower the heat.
5. Cook about 20 minutes, or until the water is almost gone.
6. Pour the vinegar mixture on the rice and mix well.
7. Let the rice cool down (never in the fridge). Once it gets about room temperature you can start rolling.

Recipe Image: Japanese Cooking101

Chipotle Shrimp Cups

INGREDIENTS  

• 36 wonton wrappers
• cooking spray
• 1½ cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
• 1 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
• 1 cup bottled chipotle sauce
• ½ cup chopped green onions

DIRECTIONS  

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Fit 1 wonton wrapper into each of 36 mini muffin cups coated with cooking spray, pressing the wrappers into sides of cups. Bake for 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Keep wontons in muffin cups.
3. Combine cheese and remaining ingredients, and spoon about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each wonton cup. Bake for 6 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from muffin cups. Serve immediately.

Recipe Author: My recipes